General Information:
For more than a century, New Mexico Highlands University has served as a leading academic, cultural and economic institution for the communities of Northern New Mexico.
Entering its 115th year, NMHU continues its historic mission on its main campus in Las Vegas and centers in Farmington, Roswell, Española/Santa Fe, Rio Rancho/Albuquerque and Raton.
The college experience at New Mexico Highlands University is a blend of both the curricular and extracurricular opportunities that enhance student’s knowledge and success. Whether you study at New Mexico Highlands' main campus in Las Vegas, NM, or at one of the university's centers in Santa Fe/Espanola, Rio Rancho/Albuquerque, Farmington, Raton or Roswell, our professors' attention to your goals and dreams will start you on your journey to success.
Academic Programs
Student academic success is paramount at New Mexico Highlands University. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in the arts and sciences, business, education, and social work. Through offering diverse student-support services and activities, NMHU helps to ensure student academic success. The links below will give you more information on what Highlands Univesrity's programs have to offer.
Did You Know Facts
New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU) is a university located in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Dr. James A. Fries is the president.
NMHU is notable for enrolling a majority Hispanic student body.
NMHU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher EducationNational Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Former WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero wrestled there on an athletic scholarship.
The Men's Cross-Country team placed 10th in the nation at the 2007 DII National Championship.
The campus can be seen in the movie Red Dawn as the town of Las Vegas substituted for a fictional community of Calumet, Colorado. Also can be seen in the John Carpenter film "Vampires".
The Men's Cross-Country team placed 10th in the nation at the 2007 DII National Championship.
In the 1997-1998 academic year New Mexico Highlands University established an extended learning center in Rio Rancho which began offering upper division undergraduate and graduate courses in business, accounting, education, and social work
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